Simon van Leeuwen - Batavia Illustrata, ofte Hollandsche Chronyck - 1685

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Batavia Illustrata, or Treatises on the Origin, Progress, Customs, Honor, State, and Worship of Old Batavia, as well as on the Nobility and Governance of Holland, partly from W. van Gouthoven and other writers, but mainly from a multitude of old manuscripts and authentic documents and proofs. Compiled by Mr. Simon van Leeuwen - The Hague, Johan Veely, Johan Tongerloo, Jasper Doll, 1685 - 2 volumes in one binding - continuously paginated (26) 664, 665-1520 pages - leather folio with raised bands on the spine.

Good. Leather somewhat worn/aged. Right knee area at the top torn up to the first rib, crack in the spine's head, 1cm. Tear in the front cover's fore edge, approximately 5cm. Interior is reasonably fresh with slight discoloration; second title page browned. The textblock is solid and firm in the binding.

Contains 2 title pages.

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Contains frontispiece

Will be sent by registered mail

Batavia Illustrata, or Treatises on the Origin, Progress, Customs, Honor, State, and Worship of Old Batavia, as well as on the Nobility and Governance of Holland, partly from W. van Gouthoven and other writers, but mainly from a multitude of old manuscripts and authentic documents and proofs. Compiled by Mr. Simon van Leeuwen - The Hague, Johan Veely, Johan Tongerloo, Jasper Doll, 1685 - 2 volumes in one binding - continuously paginated (26) 664, 665-1520 pages - leather folio with raised bands on the spine.

Good. Leather somewhat worn/aged. Right knee area at the top torn up to the first rib, crack in the spine's head, 1cm. Tear in the front cover's fore edge, approximately 5cm. Interior is reasonably fresh with slight discoloration; second title page browned. The textblock is solid and firm in the binding.

Contains 2 title pages.

Will be sent by registered mail



Contains frontispiece

Will be sent by registered mail

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
History, Law
Book Title
Batavia Illustrata, ofte Hollandsche Chronyck
Author/ Illustrator
Simon van Leeuwen
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1685
Height
40 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
24 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Johan Veely, Johan Tongerloo, Jasper Doll
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
1520
The NetherlandsVerified
8193
Objects sold
100%
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